Comparison

Pomodoroly vs PTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pomodoroly

Features
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Pomodoroly - Deep Focus, Done Right Stop counting minutes. Start designing your focus. Most productivity apps are just digital stopwatches. Pomodoroly is different. It is a carefully engineered focus environment built to pull you into the Flow State and keep you there. Whether you are studying, coding, writing, or creating, Pomodoroly helps you build real discipline, session by session, by harmonizing your mind, body, and surroundings. Why Pomodoroly? Procedural Sound Science Forget repetitive lo-fi loops. Pomodoroly generates real-time, non-repeating soundscapes designed to mask distractions and support sustained concentration. Premium: Mix up to 3 sound layers simultaneously (for example: Deep Rain + White Noise + Focus Frequency) to create a focus atmosphere that adapts to you. Cinematic Scenery & Immersive Environments Your environment dictates your output. Transform your screen into a window to another world. Choose from 8 high-fidelity dynamic scenes like a Rainy Window in London, a bustling Coffee Shop, or a silent Zen Garden designed to ground your senses and eliminate visual clutter. The Art of Breathing (Recovery Mode) True productivity requires recovery. Integrated breathing sequences help you transition between deep work and rest. Reprogram your nervous system during breaks with guided sessions that lower stress and prime your brain for the next flow state. Discipline That Compounds Consistency beats motivation. Pomodoroly turns focus into a habit with daily streaks and meaningful achievements that reward showing up. Life happens: Use Streak Freeze or Recovery to protect your progress without losing momentum. Ultra-Lightweight and Private by Design Pomodoroly is engineered for performance, not bloat. Fast, lightweight, and built with SwiftData, your data stays on your device private, secure, and never tracked. Upgrade to Pomodoroly Premium: Unlock Your Ultimate Focus The core Pomodoroly experience is always free. Premium is for those who refuse to let anything break their momentum. Unlimited Immersive Sceneries: Full access to all cinematic backgrounds and future additions. Premium Sound Mixing: Complete access to procedural sounds with multi-layer mixing. Advanced Breathing Sequences: Specialized patterns for energy, calm, or deep focus. Streak Insurance: Protect or recover your hard-earned consistency. Ad-Free Deep Work: Zero distractions, uninterrupted Flow. Exclusive Achievement Cards: Premium designs that stand out. Advanced Focus Insights: Deeper analytics to master your habits. Everything you need. Nothing you don't. Pomodoroly. Done Right.  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PTimer

This app helps you focus by using the Pomodoro technique, allowing customizable work and break intervals with unique sounds and fonts. It integrates with Apple Health for mindful minutes and offers extensive device support.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/break intervals
  • Unique sound options
  • Customizable fonts
  • Apple Health integration
  • Widget support
  • Apple Watch support
  • Control Center integration
Features
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Focus matters. But so does rest. PTimer is a Pomodoro timer that supports both — your way. 【Sound the shift】 Mark every work-to-break and break-to-work moment with a sound you actually like. Choose from 20 system sounds or bring in your own music or audio files. Set a different sound for each transition. 【Make the time yours】 Change the timer font to any typeface you like, including your own font files. 【Honor your rest】 Breaks you spend quietly — without touching or lifting your device — can be saved to Apple Health as mindful minutes (opt-in in Settings). 【More features】 · 5 color themes: Green, Silver, Blush, Indigo, Citrus · Widget support (Home Screen / Lock Screen) · Live Activity support · Control support — launch from Control Center, Lock Screen, or the Action button (iOS 18+) · Apple Watch support · Low power mode 【About Pomodoro】 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a short break — repeated. Session length and break duration are fully adjustable.

Screenshots

Pomodoroly4 screens
PTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pomodoroly at Free against PTimer's $0.99. PTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pomodoroly is free to download; PTimer costs $0.99 up front. Pomodoroly sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoroly ships an update every 3 days, PTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoroly versus PTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodorolyPTimer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMURAT BERK UCARakira kawakami

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Pomodoroly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$21.991 Year
One-time6
  • 1-Day Streak Recovery$0.99
  • 2-Day Streak Recovery$1.99
  • 3-Day Streak Recovery$2.99
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  • 4-Day Streak Recovery$3.99
  • 5-Day Streak Recovery$4.99
  • Life-Time Premium$59.99
3 purchases

PTimer

One-time3
  • Coffee$3.99
  • ランチ$9.99
  • お寿司$19.99

Questions

Is Pomodoroly free?
Pomodoroly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PTimer free?
PTimer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Pomodoroly or PTimer have ads?
Pomodoroly shows ads; PTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoroly or PTimer?
Pomodoroly ships an update every 3 days, and PTimer every 6 days. Most recently, Pomodoroly was updated on November 5, 2026 and PTimer on October 31, 2026.

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